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Greetings from Africa (1996) | Criteria

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Greetings from Africa

United States • English • 1996 • 10m

Director

Cheryl Dunye

Drama Comedy Shorts

3.77/5·1.8K ratings·648 reviewson Letterboxd

Synopsis

Playing herself, Cheryl Dunye humorously experiences the mysteries of lesbian dating in the 1990s.

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LGBTQ+ Shorts
Position 11
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Directed by Cheryl Dunye
Position 8
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Additions: June 2020
Position 31

Credits

Crew

DirectorCheryl Dunye

WriterCheryl Dunye

CinematographerSarah Cawley

ProducerMary Jane Skalski, Cheryl Dunye

Cast

Nora Breenas L (Lisa)

Cheryl Dunyeas Cheryl

Jocelyn Tayloras Dee

Jacqueline Woodsonas The Girlfriend